Section 3: Range Checking The Pro Boat Radio System; Section 4: Filling The Fuel Tank; Section 5: The Pro Boat .18 Marine Engine; Carburetor - Horizon Hobby Pro Boat BLACKJACK 26 SS Manuel D'utilisation

Section 3: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System

Before the fi rst run of the Blackjack 26 SS, you should check the radio
for proper operation and to ensure proper control movement of the
rudder and throttle. Also ensure all batteries are in working condition.
1. With the radio system turned on (transmitter and receiver)
(engine off), walk off 40 to 50 paces from the Blackjack 26 SS.
2. Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for proper
control movement of the rudder from your transmitter input.
We recommend that you use Blue Thunder 20% fuel. For maximum
performance, we recommend Blue Thunder Race Formula. Blue
Thunder fuels are specifi cally formulated for excellent power and
engine protection.
Water-Cooled Engine
Because the Pro Boat .18 engine is water-cooled and not air-cooled,
make sure that you do not run the engine for an extended amount of
time outside of the water. Continuously monitor the water outlet when
the boat is running in the lake to make sure that water is fl owing
through the engine head. If the water does not reach the head to cool
it, the engine will overheat and fail. This will cause permanent damage
to the engine.
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Section 4: Filling the Fuel Tank

Section 5: The Pro Boat .18 Marine Engine

3. If everything appears to be operating correctly, start the engine
(refer to Section 8 of this manual and to the separate Pro Boat
.18 engine manual). Place the boat in the water and run it (at
about 1⁄3 throttle) close to the
shoreline. If the radio system is operating properly, you can
begin to run the boat faster and farther away from the shoreline.
Note: It is a good idea to range check prior to operating your
boat after any repair, installation of new batteries, or at the
beginning of each boating season.
Locate the fuel tank inside the cockpit area and unscrew the lid. Use
either the DYN2009 Fast Tap quart bottle spout that has been
attached to the quart of fuel or the DYN2003 Fuel Bottle to fi ll the fuel
tank with your selection of Blue Thunder fuel. After you have fi lled the
fuel tank and re-installed the lid, wipe away any excess fuel that may
have spilled inside the hull or elsewhere on the boat. Immediately seal
the fuel container by putting the lid back on after refueling in order to
protect the fuel from moisture.

Carburetor

The carburetor is adjusted at the factory. This setting should be ap-
proximately 13⁄4–21⁄2 turns open for the high-speed and 21⁄2 turns
open for the low-speed needle. This should give you a slightly "rich"
mixture of fuel to the engine. This setting is the safest way to break in
your engine. For further details regarding the carburetor, see the engine
instruction manual.
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